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| Code | BMM115 |
| Name | Biology for engineers |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. DİLEK SÖNMEZER |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. DİLEK SÖNMEZER
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach students the rules of science scientific research and provide them a basis about main aspects of biology and also provide students a general approach to biology and its application fields
Course Content
Cell and Intracellular Organization, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, oils, Cell Chemistry and Biosynthesis, Communication Between Cells and Cell Cycle,Cell Division, DNA and chromosomes, DNA replication, repair and recombination, DNA transcription, translation, biological methods, cell imaging
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Medical Biology and Genetic Akademisyen Kitabevi
Notes
The Cell Tüba yayınları; Applied Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Express cell chemistry, structure and properties of the cell. |
| LO02 | Define the structure and function of macromolecules. |
| LO03 | Express the concepts of DNA, genes and chromosomes. |
| LO04 | Identify cancer and the immune system. |
| LO05 | Interpret the basic techniques used in biological studies. |
| LO06 | Based on the information learned in this course, will be dominant over the problems of Biomedical Engineering. |
| LO07 | Using biological knowledge on engineering applications |
| LO08 | Using biological information in engineering and medical applications |
| LO09 | Obtaining information about disease diagnosis and treatment |
| LO10 | Acquires the ability to analyze biological information from an engineering perspective |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Scientific problems encountered in the field of medicine and medical technologies; the ability to solve problems by applying the technical approaches of mathematics, science and engineering sciences. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to improve oneself by embracing the importance of lifelong learning and by following the developments in science-technology and contemporary issues. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Assess the contributions of engineering solutions on medicine, medical technologies and healthcare. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Identifying problems related to biomedical engineering. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Modeling problems related to biomedical engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzing data and interpreting the results. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to use modern techniques and computational tools required for engineering applications. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to analyze and design a process in line with a defined goal. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to understand the problems and wishes of the medical doctor in their scientific studies from an engineering point of view. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expressing ideas verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be conscious of calibration and quality assurance systems in Biomedical Engineering. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Design and Implement Experiments. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to act independently, set priorities and creativity. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Being aware of national and international contemporary issues in the field of Biomedical Engineering. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Biology | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 2 | Biomolecules (chemical bonds, amimoacids, peptide bond and proteins) | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 3 | Carbohydrates, Lipids and phospholipids,Nucleotides | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 4 | Cell membrane, structure and functions, cellular transport | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 5 | Structure and functions of cell organelles, cytoskeletal,Cell communication and signaling | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 6 | Genetic materials (DNA,RNA) syructure and synthesis | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 7 | Protein synthesis | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Read about the subject. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Cell cycle (Meiosis and Mitosis) | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 10 | Types and mechanisms of mutation | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 11 | Cancer and types of cancers | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 12 | Specialized cells 1 (blood and bone cells) | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 13 | Specialized cells 2 (nerve and muscle cells) | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 14 | Imaging of the cell | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 15 | Types of microscopes | Read about the subject. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | topic repetition | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | topic repetition | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Bireysel Çalışma |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||